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Letter from Charles Smith & Co. to William Vernon, September 27, 1794

A commercial letter written by Charles Smith & Co. in New York, New York to William Vernon in Newport, Rhode Island on September 27, 1794. The letter mentions enclosed bills and notes, and references Nathan Phillips and Charles De Wolfe. William Vernon is noted as the largest slaver in the U.S.

Associated People/Businesses

Vernon, William, 1719-1806
Charles Smith & Co.
PHILLIPS, NATHAN

Geography

New York City
Newport
Rhode Island

Subjects

Slavery
Commercial correspondence
Finance
Navigation--History

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 8, Folder 6